Oregon Health Authority
Location
Salem, OR | United States
Job description
Initial Posting Date:
03/05/2024Application Deadline:
03/14/2024Agency:
Oregon Health AuthoritySalary Range:
$4,138 - $6,322Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Strategic Initiatives Policy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 1)Job Description:
24 month Limited Duration (new employee) or Job Rotation opportunity (current state employee).
Do you have experience supporting the implementation of policies, projects and programs at the community, state, or national level? Do you enjoy developing and providing planning, data, and system tools that facilitate collaboration and decision-making? We look forward to hearing from you!
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to view a Dashboard of all current recruitments for the Health Systems Division. The specific positions associated with this posting are listed under REQ-150808. The dashboard identifies the business area (“Section”) and Unit for each position and also provides a link to a position description to offer you greater context for the role. Section 1 of the position description outlines Position Information, including Work Location and Supervisor Name. Section 3 outlines the Description of Duties. In some circumstances, a position summary will be posted; selected candidates will be provided the full position description at time of hire.What you will do!
The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative, planning, and program support to the Child and Family Behavioral Health Director and team, in service to transformative, community-led, and community-owned initiatives and the mission, vision, values and goals of the Oregon Health Authority and the Health Systems Division.
This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing meetings, workgroups, and schedules, with focus on facilitating cohesive communication, collaboration, and decision-making. This position will provide financial support for invoices and oversee business support functions. In addition, the person will assist with monitoring progress on department business projects, involving collection, synthesis, analysis, and reporting of qualitative and quantitative information. In this capacity, the person will identify problems, support strategic planning and prioritization, and recommend more efficient administrative procedures utilizing an equity-centered lens.
The person in this position will support development of policy, standards, and procedures that deal with complex regulatory situations and can offer context and respond to questions about program activities, council process, and policy issues.
This position will also be responsible for individually leading Child and Family Behavioral Health external communications including a twice monthly newsletter and website as needed using project management skills within the prescribed scope, time frame, and quality requirements and expectations assigned by the Child and Family Behavioral Health Director.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
medical, vision and dental
benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here:Pension and retirement programs
here
to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.This posting will be used to fill one (1) Limited Duration – 24 month, full-time position. The position is classified and is represented by a union.
Current State of Oregon employees also have the option to pursue as an interim rotation assignment. You will not be disqualified if you do not meet the minimum qualifications (MQs).
OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click
here
, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience with evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Example: A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for evaluative, analytical and planning work.
Desired Attributes
How to apply:
Complete the online application
Attach a Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement.
Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the
Pay Equity Project
homepage.Questions/Need Help?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Stephanie Mitchell at Voice: [503-979-7679] (TTY 711) or Email:
.TTY users may dial 711 or 1-800-735-2900.
For Workday technical support dial 1-855-524-5627.
Additional Information
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for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.Applicant Help and Support
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The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.
The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.
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